of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 20. He leaves behind his sons, Robert and James (Christin); grandchildren Jacob (Christina), Caleb (Angeline), Thomas, Amy (Steven); great-grandchildren, Aubri, Caia, Camden, Hudson, and Jameson; and friend, Marella. He was preceded in death by former wife Barbara, daughter Jean, sisters Bettie Miles, Ann Sawyer and Nellie Rys.
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Diamond, Missouri; Jackson, Michigan; Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 80, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born June 21, 1941, in Granby, Missouri, the daughter of Henry Roy and Grace Hettie (Fitzgerald) Boehning.
Karen grew up in Diamond, Missouri, and was raised as a Southern Baptist. She worked as a homemaker and then as a flight attendant with Trans World Airlines and US Airways. Karen held her private pilot license.
Of Dexter, MI, age 87, died quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born July 1, 1934 in Staten Island, New York, the son of Norman Alexander & Ethel Viola (Mortensen) Jeffery.
Don graduated from Dexter High School in 1952. He went to work in material control for Ford Motor Company (Ypsilanti plant) right after high school and worked for Ford for over 50 years. Don served in the US Army at Ft. Bliss, TX, from 1957 - 1963. After retirement, Don was proud to have taken classes at Washtenaw Community College, during which he restored his John Deere tractor. Don was a good bowler in his younger years, and golfed the majority of his life. He enjoyed playing cards with his brothers, and games with his family and friends. Don loved tinkering with his tractor, woodcarving, and yard work. He had a good sense of humor, liked to laugh, and would talk to anyone.
Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, died peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 12, 1928 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of Anton J. & Lillian (Peterka) Lutovsky.
Ray was employed as a Vehicle Test Supervisor at Chrysler Proving Grounds from 1953-1984. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. Ray served in the US Air Force as a ground equipment maintenance officer from 1951-53 (during the Korean War), attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. He was primarily based in Japan, Okinawa, and Guam. He was a member of the American Legion in Chelsea, and was proud to walk in the Memorial Day parades. Ray was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He enjoyed yardwork and growing roses, and was known for walking many miles around Chelsea. He liked hanging out at Thompson's Pizza. Ray was known for his sharp intellect and quick wit, especially after enjoying an occasional glass of scotch. He & Rosemary wintered in Sarasota, Florida for many years.